India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25,000+ Posts

Here’s a quick snapshot of the basic details of this recruitment before we dive into the specifics.

This cycle runs in three stages — registration, application submission, and a short correction window. Every cut-off is strict at 5:00 PM, with no extension for technical issues or website load.

The exact number of vacancies isn’t listed in the notification itself — Annexure-I only provides a template, and candidates must check the division-wise tentative vacancy position directly on the GDS Online Engagement Portal before selecting their preferences.

Qualification is assessed as on the date of notification, and age as on the last date of application submission.

GDS aren’t regular Central Government employees — they receive a Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) instead of a fixed salary.

A flat fee applies regardless of the number of posts/divisions selected, with wide-ranging exemptions.

Age is calculated as on the last date of application submission (21 September 2026).

There’s no written exam or interview for GDS engagement — selection is entirely merit-based, computed from your Class 10 academic record.

1. Merit List Generation: A system-generated merit list is prepared from your SSE (10th standard) marks, aggregated to a percentage up to 4 decimal places.
2. Marks/Grade Conversion: Where only grades are given, marks are computed using a 9.5 multiplication factor against the grade point (e.g., A1 = Grade Point 10 × 9.5); where CGPA is given, marks = CGPA × 9.5. If both are available, the higher of the two is used.
3. Tie-Breaking: Ties are resolved by date of birth (older preferred), followed by a fixed category/gender priority order (ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans-woman, SC female, and so on).
4. Physical Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo verification of original documents by the Engaging Authority.
5. Provisional Engagement & Training: Followed by pre-engagement formalities, including 3 days of basic training and arranging accommodation, then final regularization after antecedent verification.

Applications are submitted in two stages — One-Time Registration (OTR) followed by the Online Application Form. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP), along with your personal details and Class 10 board/passing year information, to generate a unique Registration Number.
3. Log in using your Registration Number and password received via SMS, then click “Apply Online” under the Active Notification tab.
4. Fill in Personal Details, Board/Educational Details (Circle, Board Name, passing year, marks), and select your Division and post preferences based on eligible vacancies.
5. Upload a recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30-100 KB, 320×400 px) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20-100 KB, 300×120 px) as per the prescribed specifications.
6. Preview your application carefully and make corrections before final submission.
7. Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) within 10 minutes of initiating payment.
8. Submit before the deadline, and use the 23–24 September edit window if any corrections are needed later.

Use the links below to register, apply online, and download the official notification.